Experimental Embroidery Techniques on Paper
Using the sewing machine
A course by Gimena Romero, Artist and Researcher
About the video: Using the sewing machine
Overview
“Already with the piece armed, we will see how to use the sewing machine to join our elements to the paper. Remember that you do NOT need a sewing machine to make an incredible piece, but it will give you a different finish.”
In this video lesson Gimena Romero addresses the topic: Using the sewing machine, which is part of the Domestika online course: Experimental Embroidery Techniques on Paper. Apply new stitches, textures, and mediums to your artistic projects.
Partial transcription of the video
“Now it's time to combine all we've learned with this sewing machine. which is akin to a Rolls Royce for paper. Actually. that's not quite right; it's a very basic machine. But if I imagine it as a Rolls Royce. it elevates the experience and makes the process more enjoyable. it's better because it's like driving. it has its pedal. you have to feel the motor. and look. this is from someone who doesn't drive. So it's very simple. In fact. I will exclusively use a straight stitch for my sewing work. And the idea is to join all our layers of paper. because the idea of this particular exercise is...”
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Course summary for: Experimental Embroidery Techniques on Paper
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Collage, Embroidery, Fine Arts, Textile Design
Gimena Romero
A course by Gimena Romero
Gimena Romero is an artist and writer based between Mexico City and Barcelona. She trained in various schools in Mexico, Spain, and France and has received multiple awards and mentions internationally.
Her work has been displayed in various exhibitions in countries like Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, France, Portugal, Ukraine, and Spain. She has several publications under her belt in the areas of narrative, poetry, and textile research with Thule Ediciones and Editorial Gustavo Gili. Her book Hebra de Agua was awarded Book of the Year at the 2016 Teixim la Ciutat festival in Catalonia.
She has also conducted research into embroidery and the body with Lausín embroidery at the UNAM Faculty of Arts and Design in Mexico. She loves life, dogs, and biscuits.
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